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Clean river near the city!

I deliberately made a detour to an area in Ciamis, West Java, after hearing about a river where you can swim or play in the water—not far from the city or main road. At first, I didn’t really believe it, because natural spots like this are usually located far away—at least 1.5 hours from town! But this one only takes about 30 minutes to reach! And you’ve got to believe me, the name of this place is LUBA...

Q&A about Japan!!

Hello! These are some of your questions that I will answer based on what I saw and felt during my 14-day experience there. It may not be 100% accurate and there's no intention to bring any negativity or anything like that.

1. Any recommendations for underwear and swimwear stores in Japan?

Near Sannomiya Station, I visited a HUGE mall located close to Kobe Tower. You can actually go up the tower too, but there’s an extra fee—around ¥1,000 (rou...

NEXT, MALAYSIA

I’m staying in Malaysia for 14 days. I arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on April 8, 2025, around 8:00 PM. After going through immigration—which took about 90 minutes—I headed straight to buy a KLIA Express train ticket to get to central Kuala Lumpur.

But then… the unexpected happened! Just a few minutes after boarding the train, a technical issue occurred, and all passengers were asked to disembark at the nearest station. Some people were clearly frustrated—some e...

HA LONG BAY, VIETNAM

Our last day in Vietnam is April 7, 2025. Today, we’re going on a cruise tour with Amethyst Cruise Ha Long Bay. Tickets can be purchased through tiket.com, Klook, or other travel apps. The price is around $69 per person, and the best part is — everything is included in that price! Let’s talk about it!

- Shuttle Hanoi- Ha Long Bay 2025-05-31 10:04:09 +0000 UTC View Post

NIGHT IN HANOI

Night entertainment

After a short rest at the hotel, we continued our search for some night entertainment, the water puppet show. It was just a short walk from the hotel and it turned out to be very lively at night!

2025-05-28 13:18:23 +0000 UTC View Post

VIETNAM, HANOI

Tourist Attractions in Hanoi

I can't believe it's already April 6, 2025. There are many places to visit here, and some of them are Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the famous leader of Vietnam. Located in the center of Hanoi, in front of Ba Dinh Square, his body is preserved in a glass coffin. This site is one of Vietnam’s most important h...

GALLERY

Here are some snapshots of me during my time in Japan, totally random moments!

• Wandering from morning till night, accompanied by the moon

• Went for a morning jog and accidentally stumbled upon cherry blossoms

2025-05-25 08:52:23 +0000 UTC View Post

BACK TO HANOI!

Lots of activities going on here!

We returned to Hanoi again using a sleeper bus from the same bus company, HK. We departed around midnight at approximately 11:30 PM and arrived in Hanoi in the morning of April 5th 2025 around 6:00 AM. We dropped off our suitcases at the hotel first and then around 8:00 AM, we walked to a market to buy souvenirs while waiting for check-in time. The name of the market is Ä...

VIETNAM, SAPA DAY 2!

To the highest mountain in Vietnam!!

The next day, on April 4th 2025 we planned to go to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. Before getting ready let’s have breakfast provided by the hotel. The food was delicious and definitely suited the taste of Indonesians. There were many carb options, including fried rice and bread, a variety of fruits, drinks, and side dishes.

2025-05-18 09:52:30 +0000 UTC View Post

VIETNAM, SAPA

"cold region"

Around 8:00 AM, we arrived at the hotel and stayed at Saparis Hotel The price per night was about $23. And of course!!! We couldn't check in yet!! Check-in time was at 2:00 PM, so we decided to explore around the hotel! Let's go!

"In Sapa, it's cool and refreshing! ...

ARRIVED IN HANOI, VIETNAM!

Barely arrived in Hanoi, and it's time to leave again??

After arriving at the bus terminal we went to our hotel. My friend and I were staying at different hotels but they were close to each other. Since we would be heading to another city at midnight we only dropped off our suitcases at the hotel where we’d be staying for the next few days and fortunately, they allowed it. We were staying in the Old Quarter area. After leaving our luggage we headed to a famous place to eat which was <...

HEADING TO VIETNAM

Traveling to Vietnam by Bus

On April 1st, 2025, at around 3:59 PM we arrived at the bus terminal Vientiane Southern Bus Station. If you want to experience an overland international journey, the route from Vientiane (Laos) to Hanoi (Vietnam) is a must-try. Sure, it’s not as fast as flying, but that’s exactly what makes it exciting. You get to interact with othe...

DAY 2 IN LAOS

Where did you go on the second day?

I woke up in the morning because I wanted to have breakfast first, which was provided by the hotel. They offered several options, and I chose something light like this. I don't know what it's called...

2025-05-10 06:56:45 +0000 UTC View Post

ARRIVED IN LAOS

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

• DAY 1 IN VIANTIANE, LAOS

We arrived in Laos on March 31, 2025, which coincided with the 1st of Shawwal. The accommodation I selected in Vientiane, Laos is Sailomyen Cafe & Hostel (My friend and I stayed in different hotels). We were welcomed by the receptionist and other café staff, as the hotel is integrated with the ...

TAKING A TRAIN TO NEXT COUNTRY?

How long is the train journey, roughly?

Around 5:00 PM, I arrived at the station Krunk Thep Aphiwat. Finally, we all gathered here to head to the next country, which is Laos, and we’ll be staying in its capital, Vientiane.

While waiting for iftar, we just had a casual chat, talking about what we did...

ARRIVED IN BANGKOK, THAILAND!!

What’s it like in Thailand after the earthquake and during Ramadan?

Finally, after the earthquake, I managed to check in! I was so ready for a shower, to freshen up, and get some rest.

In Bangkok, I stayed at Justice Hotel for 3 days and 2 nights. The price was around $36 per night. It had everything I needed—just had to bring myself! You can see it for yourself!

2025-05-06 01:35:16 +0000 UTC View Post

HEADING TO NEXT COUNTRY!!!!

Taking a bus to Bangkok, Thailand???

Around 9:00 PM, we headed to the bus pool near the hotel, which was within walking distance. The departure was scheduled for midnight, so we had about 3 hours at the pool. We settled in here. The ticket price was around $35 per person, and the journey would take about 12 hours. Tickets could be purchased through the 12Go app. The bus pool is located at Giant Ibis Pool Phnom Penh.

2025-05-06 01:24:17 +0000 UTC View Post

DAY 2 IN CAMBODIA

Completed a full day of fasting in Cambodia!!

• SUHOOR (EARLY BREAKFAST/PRE-DAWN MEAL)
  The time in Cambodia and Indonesia is the same, and both suhoor and iftar times are quite similar too. Around 3 AM, I started getting ready for suhoor after buying some food from a mini market. I had two cans of sardines for protein, some noodles and slices of white bread for carbs, a banana for fruit, and drank 1.5 liters of water. Yes, I need a big suhoor!

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Arrived in Cambodia!!

I wonder what this country is really like.

• Arrived at Airport

Upon arriving at the airport, we went straight to immigration. It was super easy! We were just asked, "How long will you be here? What are you here for?" and CAP!! We were officially in Cambodia! We arrived at Phnom Penh Airport around 3:30 PM. However, we spent quite a long time waiting for our luggage—about an hour.

2025-05-03 08:26:35 +0000 UTC View Post

First Country: Cambodia

My flight was on March 26, 2025, around 11:00 AM. I was already prepared the night before and took a CitiTrans shuttle from Bandung straight to Soekarno-Hatta Airport.

When it comes to airport outfits, I always go for a sporty look—comfortable and easy to move in, especially since there’s usually a lot of walking (or even running) involved at the airport.

On the night of April 25, 2...

PREPARATION

I'll be traveling across five amazing countries in Asia!!

For the first time, I embarked on an international journey for a whole month—from March 26 to April 24, 2025. This trip took me to five countries, some of which I explored with friends and others on my own.

The five countries I visited were Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

In terms of preparation, it was pretty similar to my previous trips. The most important thing was staying physic...

Pool Legend in Bandung

Many of my online friends highly recommended it, so I decided to look it up. Apparently, the pool is part of a hotel and fitness center, specifically the Swimming Pool Cipaku, Cipaku Grand Hotel, and Pulse Gym. For more information about the fitness center you can WhatsApp Admin Cipaku Hills and Admin Fitness directly. I visited during Ramadan, so I had...

Natural Mountain Spring Water Pool Chlorine-Free

"Paniisan Cippo Kolam Renang Air Alam" has become one of my favorite healing spots in the Bandung area. This natural swimming pool is filled with water sourced from Mount Manglayang, making it safe to drink directly from the pool and free from chlorine.

2025-02-25 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Onsen and Sauna in Bandung, Indonesia

I've been a member here since 2022, and the price has remained the same, which is $31 per month. If you want a cheaper option. You can choose the annual membership which works out to around $18,5 per month. As a bonus, if you sign up for a 1-year membership you'll get 1 free month or a voucher for a free stay. Your choice!

If I didn't wrong price pervisit is around $6-$10. The address is Holiday Inn Pasteur and the fitness center is called Ninety Six Fitnes...